Geothermal Alliance of Illinois

Chicagoland

GEOthermal 2013

Thanks!

• Enertech Geothermal• WaterFurnace International• Connor Company/ClimateMaster• EWC Controls, Inc.• Thermal Imaging Systems, Inc.• CETCO• Great Lakes Geothermal• Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO)

Why does GEO make sense?

• It’s a no brainer. With incentives now, geothermal costs are competitive with conventional equipment.

• Dealers can make more money and position themselves as GREEN and cutting edge.

Recent project example

• $20,800 for geothermal• $13,900 for conventional (gas, cent. air)• $12,300 for high efficiency ASHP• Net incremental cost of geothermal after

federal tax credit - $60 compared to conventional system, $16,600 compared to ASHP system.

• Annual energy costs of geo were less than half - $800 vs. $2,200.

Leaders of GAOI

• Jeff Hurst• Dave Buss• Ryan Kerry• Eleven others come from various parts of

the state and represent engineers, contractors, drillers, manufacturers and utilities.

GAOI

• What is the Geothermal Alliance of IL doing for the members?

• What value do you(members) get from the GAOI?

GAOI mission…

• The GAOI brings together an exceptional group of unaffiliated professionals with a unified voice:– To promote and expand the uses of geothermal

technology;– -to help assure and maintain the highest level of

proficiency in the construction and installation of a geothermal system;

– To establish a talent pool in IL to nurture the design, implementation, operation and installation of this … renewable energy technology.

Services and accomplishments

Website and dealer locator

Conference and training

BPI auditing credentials

On line training

Advancing the geo industry

Promoting excellence… accreditation

Services and accomplishments, continued

Work with GEO to advance our industry

Widen the public’s knowledge of geothermal

Represent our industry at green energy shows, engineering events, MEEA, etc.

Provide materials to tell the geothermal story

Services and accomplishments, continued

Provide speakers at events (GAOI board members and other leaders.)

Work with IDPH and other organizations on loop regulations.

Lobbying/advocacy to encourage strong utility support programs.

Why do you need to belong?

• Build the industry• Build you business and gain leads• Collaborate with industry partners.

Geothermal Alliance of Illinois

Thank you.